Updating Your Flying Star Feng Shui for Earth Dog Year 2018

The influences of the Flying Stars change from year to year. With the arrival of Dog year on 4th February 2018, while some aspects of our Feng Shui might be due for a boost, some other aspects might suffer. Therefore, at the beginning of each year, these visiting yearly stars should be examined and the necessary precautions taken to minimize the likely negative aspects.

I will list below all the inauspicious stars in order of importance, their element and location in 2018 and how the negative aspects can be improved. However this is only general information. For a total evaluation of our Feng Shui we need to take a look at how the yearly stars, and even the monthly visiting stars interact with our natal Flying Star chart.

One should consider the location of the stars as well when evaluating these changing influences. If a negative star such as Yellow 5 is found in a bath-room, storage or another seldom used area, no cure will be required. However, when they are flying to a room with vital function such as entrance, living room, bedroom, reception area or board-room at work, cures will certainly be necessary.

Regarding Yellow5 and Black2 in 2018, please take extra measures during the months of July and October in north sectors as the impact of these negative stars can be increased manyfold.

 

NUMBER	ELEMENT	KNOWN AS	DIRECTION	CURING ELEMENT(s)	TRADITIONAL CURES	COLOURS AS CURE
5	earth	Yellow danger	North (N)	metal/water	Wind chimes	white/metallic colours
2	earth	Sickness	West (W)	metal/water	6-coins	white/metallic colours
3	wood	Conflict/robbery	North-east (NE)	fire	lamps/red objects	red/pink/purple
7	metal	Rivalry, back stabbing, loss of wealth	East (E)	water/wood	bamboo in water	black/green/blue

 

Even tough an all metal wind-chime is the most efficient way of remedying 5 Yellow, sometimes using a salt water cure might be more practical.

Apart from the traditional cures, each and every item of decoration and accessory having the correct colours and shapes can be integrated into the interior design as remedies and will enhance the curing effect of that particular element. For example, along with an all metal wind-chime for curing Yellow 5, one could also use white curtains, white or black upholstered sofas with dot patterned cushions scattered on them, round/oval shapes in general, statues and ornaments in gold, silver, copper, bronze and white-washed walls, representing the metal and water elements.

Another important measure is to make sure that no objects representing the fire element are present when remedying the earth stars such as Yellow 5 and 2 Sickness. Bright lamps, predominantly red/purple carpets, furniture and other accessories with triangle or zigzag patterns in fire colours will all symbolise the fire element. The fire element feeding these earth stars will make them even stronger and more dangerous.

The same care should be taken with representations of the earth element when curing the metal 7. In the constructive cycle of the elements, earth supports the metal element. Since metal star 7 is dated in our present age of 8, encouraging it by support could create adverse affects. Examples of this negative support could be seen as Terra-cotta flooring, excessive use of earthenware ornaments, potted plants and earth colours, and check/gingham patterns dominating in interior design.

After curing all the visiting negative stars we need to check the position of Grand Duke Jupiter, also called Tai Sui (tài suì, 太岁), 3 Shars-3 Afflictions or Killings (sān shā, 三煞) and the Clash Position, Sui Po (suì pò, 岁破). The 3 Shar directions in 2018 is the string of Water; Pig, Rat and Ox. However, the most serious of these is N2 Calamity Sha, Rat. When pinpointing these directions, it will be necessary to use a compass for precision and to mark the exact areas covered by these 15-degree segments on the floor-plan, to be able to see the precise areas of concern.

If you are building a new house or doing large scale renovation work this year, it would be particularly wise to check these directions first. It is said that offending the Grand Duke can create personal problems and offending Sui Po can be just as serious, not so much on a personal level, but affecting more your finances. If you have renovation plans, please check if you have Tai Sui and Sui Po segments disturbed. If so, please apply Feng Shui formulae for choosing a safe date to start (the building work or renovation). This also includes landscaping.

SHAR	DIRECTION	DEGREES	ADVICE
Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui)	NW1 Dog	292.6-307.5	Best not facing this direction when sitting. No major renovations inside in this direction. No moving earth (planting included), construction and renovation work. Preferably avoid travelling towards this direction.
Three Killings (3 afflictions)	N2 Rat Calamity sha	357.6-7.5	The worst of the 3 Afflictions, best not to have this direction behind you.
	NW3 Pig Robbery sha	322.6-337.5	Best not to have these directions behind you.
	NE1 Ox Year sha	22.6-37.5
Clash (Sui Po) Year Breaker	SE1 Dragon	112.6-127.5	Best not to have this direction behind you. Avoid moving earth, construction, renovation in this sector.

 

Alternatively, you could print the diagram above on a transparency and lay it over your floor-plan in order to see the areas of concern. However it is not always easy or practical to take all possible precautions. The important point is to be prepared for these changes and to remedy negative aspects as much as possible. I should also mention again that this list is made in order of importance.

I wish you all the best of luck and a fulfilling year ahead.

 

HOW TO MAKE SALT WATER CURE:

• Take a pint glass.
• Fill the glass ¾ with salt.
• Place metal coins on top of the salt.
• Fill with water all the way up.
• Place it where it is needed, preferably out of sight. It should not be covered.